Dollar General to hold job fair for general public

Published: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 3:35 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 3:35 p.m.

Dollar General is holding a job fair for the general public Friday at its distribution center in Alachua in addition to participating in a job fair for military veterans in Gainesville.

The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the distribution center at 17815 Peggy Road in Alachua. Job seekers are encouraged to bring updated resumes and to check for available jobs under the Careers link at DollarGeneral.com.

Dollar General is also one of 15 confirmed employers participating in Paychecks for Patriots from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Freedom Community Center in Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park at 7400 SW 41st Place. The event is open to veterans, their spouses and eligible dependents. Job seekers must register at EmployFlorida.com in advance or at the event.

<p>Dollar General is holding a job fair for the general public Friday at its distribution center in Alachua in addition to participating in a job fair for military veterans in Gainesville.</p><p>The job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the distribution center at 17815 Peggy Road in Alachua. Job seekers are encouraged to bring updated resumes and to check for available jobs under the Careers link at DollarGeneral.com.</p><p>Dollar General is also one of 15 confirmed employers participating in Paychecks for Patriots from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the Freedom Community Center in Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park at 7400 SW 41st Place. The event is open to veterans, their spouses and eligible dependents. Job seekers must register at EmployFlorida.com in advance or at the event.</p><p><i>- Anthony Clark</i></p>